Afra Alsuwaidi
Cover, 2020
Plaster, resin on canvas
Dimensions variable
Unique
email hidden; JavaScript is required.Additional information
The artwork Cover is a wall sculpture consisting of four objects measuring 31 x 30 x 4 cm (yellow), 40 x 37 x 4 cm (pink), 32 x 23 x 3 cm (blue) and 44 x 37 x 4 cm (purple). They are mounted on the wall with nails.
"This series explores the duality of innocence and seduction by visually evoking the feeling of temptation (without using candy), seeking to unravel the hidden connection between seduction and abuse.
For me the process is as important as the final product. I always tend to create my objects in a specific state of mind, with a specific sensation in mind.
For this series I used construction plaster on canvas. While waiting for it to harden, I covered the canvas with a plastic bag to create an aggressive texture. Then I removed the plastic and subtracted some areas with my bare fingers to add human touch to it (struggle).
Colors have emotional associations, I'm interested in the psychological effects they have on our bodies. Colors of the red spectrum (magenta, yellow) are known as warm colors and evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility. Colors on the blue spectrum (blue, purple), known as cool colors, represent feelings of sadness or indifference."
- Afra Alsuwaidi on Cover
My work challenges these notions to uncover the authentic experience of women, provide them with a voice so often silenced, share their stories with audiences internationally and most importantly, empower women around the world.
More from Afra Alsuwaidi
-
Haunted
Plaster, metal / 80 x 65 x 42 cm / 31.5 x 25.6 x 16.5 in
-
Sweet
Candy, resin on canvas / Ø 35 x 9 cm / 13.8 x 3.5 in
-
sold
flux
Plaster, fiberglass, wood, candy wrappers / Dimensions variable
-
Recess
Toy, plaster / Dimensions variable
-
Circles
Plaster, toys, resin on canvas / 61 x 41 x 7 cm / 24.0 x 16.1 x 2.8 in
-
Round 03
Plaster, resin on canvas / 35 x 35 x 9 cm / 13.8 x 13.8 x 3.5 in
-
Stimulated
Toy, plaster on canvas / 41 x 41 x 7 cm / 16.1 x 16.1 x 2.8 in
-
Round 04
Plaster, resin on canvas / 35 x 35 x 7 cm / 13.8 x 13.8 x 2.8 in
-
Pressed
Ceramic / Dimensions variable
-
Lower
Ceramic / 33 x 14 x 4 cm / 13.0 x 5.5 x 1.6 in
-
sold
Flux
Ceramic / Dimensions variable
-
sold
Time of
Paper collage / 42 x 32 cm / 16.5 x 12.6 in (framed)
-
Live in
Paper collage / 42 x 32 cm / 16.5 x 12.6 in (framed)
-
Take it back
Paper collage / 42 x 32 cm / 16.5 x 12.6 in (framed)
-
Knot
Plaster on canvas / 31 x 41 x 5 cm / 12.2 x 16.1 x 2.0 in
-
Locked
Toys, plaster on canvas / 62 x 62 x 10 cm / 24.4 x 24.4 x 3.9 in
-
Her
Plaster, nails, hair, toys / Dimensions variable
-
Nails in a pillow
Plaster, nails, hair on canvas / Dimensions variable
-
Ejection
Plaster, fiber glass, aqua resin on foam / Dimensions variable